Khao San Road
If you’re looking for authentic Thai restaurants in Toronto, look no further. Named for a popular tourist street in Bangkok, Khao San Road offers classics such as Bangkok-style Pad Thai alongside innovative dishes like Crispy Rice Salad flavoured with lime and crunchy peanuts. They also have vegan and gluten-friendly/gluten-free menus to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy their offerings! This is a classic Toronto destination in the Entertainment District, so be sure to check out their Instagram @khaosanroadto for featured dishes and upcoming events!
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To keep the night going, head upstairs to Bang Sue Bar on the second floor for an excellent beer selection and shareable Thai plates!
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Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Named after a town in Northern Thailand, Pai Thai Toronto is a brilliantly conceived project of celebrated restaurateurs Nuit and Jeff Regular. Take a peek behind the scenes into the open kitchen, where chefs whip up fresh and flavourful creations such as Grilled Beef Salad, Green Papaya Salad with salted crab, and Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup with hints of lemongrass and cilantro.
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Keep up with @paitoronto on Instagram for new menu items and exciting announcements!
Bangkok Garden
Located in an elegant historical building near Yonge-Dundas Square, Bangkok Garden offers a popular weekday lunch buffet and group menu options. Dishes are designed based on the Thai principle of balancing the five tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami).
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For classic Thai food in downtown Toronto, Bangkok Garden is sure to please, and if you want to grab something more simple on the go, stop by their Thai Market!
Mengrai Thai
Best known for its traditional Pad Thai with tamarind and shrimp paste, Mengrai Thai is a popular destination located in a former brewery in downtown Toronto. Vegetarian options such as Crispy Tofu in Cashew Garlic Sauce with Fresh Field Greens, along with sumptuous desserts like Lemongrass Crème Brûlée and Mango Snowball (a concoction of sticky rice, mango and ice cream) have earned Mengrai Thai a reputation for some of the best Thai food in Toronto.
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Thai cooking classes are also on the menu, and their authenticity has attracted celebrities from all over the world, including General Sirichai Distakul, Minister of Labour of Thailand and his delegation.
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If you’re thinking you’d rather Thai one on from your Anndore House bed, all our recos except for Mengrai Thai offer delivery. Enjoy!